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Western Matsutake (Tricholoma murrillianum) — mushroom identification photo

Western Matsutake

Tricholoma murrillianum

✓ Edible
Always verify identification with multiple features before consuming
Cap color
White to pale brown
Cap size
Large (8-20 cm)
Gill color
White
Gill attachment
Notched
Stem
Thick white with prominent ring; base may be rooting
Texture
Firm and dense
Habitat
Conifer forests (pine, fir); buried in duff near roots
Fruiting season
September–December
Peak season
Fall

Key Identification Features

Preparation Notes

Clean thoroughly; best grilled, sautéed, or in rice dishes; highly prized culinary mushroom

Regions Found

Region data not available

Look-Alikes

No documented look-alikes on record.

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